Cavaletti

Cavaletti are small wooden rails placed on the ground or slightly raised with X-shaped supports. They are used in basic training of a riding horse in order to encourage him to lengthen his stride, improve his balance, and loosen up and straighten his muscles.

Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms ©1998

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